Day temperature is rising now and it will be more in upcoming days. Exposure to sunlight for long period leads few complications from mild sun allergy to life threatening sun stroke. Always keep in mind the adage, “Between eleven and three, stay under tree”. The blazing sun and the scorching

Melanin is a skin pigment that not only gives colour to the skin also protects skin cells from UVB radiation damage, reducing the risk of folate depletion, dermal degradation and increased risk of malignant melanoma, a cancer of melanocytes (melanin cells) and wholly creates a protective layer from the Sun/UV rays. A condition where melanin is scarcely found in skin […]

Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal. This makes the skin build up into bumpy red patches covered with white scales. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis can’t be passed from person to person. […]

Skin’s health is influenced by several factors including pollution, stress and sun damage that over time chip away at your complexion and make it more prone to roughness, wrinkles, age spots, bruises and sagging. Those who struggle with conditions like eczema, ichthyosis, keratosis and psoriasis are especially susceptible to have dry and rough skin as […]

Healthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness The human skin is the outer covering of the body. It has got several layers which will protect us from microbes and other external agents out. The uppermost layer of the skin is the stratum corneum consists of cholesterol and fatty acids. These substances help keep the […]

The colour of human skin depends mainly on pigments present in the skin and blood flow of the skin. The most important pigment is Melanin which is synthesized by melanocyte cells. The melanosome of melanocyte chiefly synthesize the melanin. Melanogenesis Melanin synthesis is influenced by Constitutional skin colour U-V radiation Hormone Vitiligo Vitiligo is a […]

Acne is a common skin disorder of sebaceous glands origin with comedones, Papules, Pustules and cysts. It is very difficult to clear the acne because of its varied triggers. Prevalence Nearly all teenagers have acne but it can occur any age including newborn babies. It affects both sexes equally and starting age is between 12-14 […]

A healthy skin is a source of pleasure, not only to the individual but also to the one who looks it. To possess a nice skin is to have great social advantage. The positive health of skin is an insurance against diseases. Conspicuous The normal healthy skin is clear, smooth, supple, elastic, uniformly pigmented without […]

Dry skin and Winter The skin becomes dry when it loses its moisture content due to lack of the protective oils. And this problem intensifies during the winter, when environmental humidity is low. The cold air pulls moisture away from skin, tightening your skin cells and weakening your protective barrier. Other common causes of dry […]

Melanocyte cells present below the human skin produces and transfer more amount melanin pigment to the upper layer of skin. Thereby it creates a protective layer from the Sun/UV rays. But in vitiligo melanin pigment is lost resulting into uneven discoloration of skin. Therefore, for treating vitiligo and other hypopigmentary disorders, it is important to […]